CAPITAL REGION FREDERICK Eat & Drink Savor Frederick’s Fine Dining Walkable, water-side Frederick is home to world-class breweries like Flying Dog and Monocacy, along with dozens of restaurants ranging from cutting edge to classic. Don’t miss celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio’s VOLT restaurant, showcasing the region’s best, locally sourced ingredients. See & Do Marvel at the Sights and Sounds at National Harbor This 350-acre waterfront destination, with more than 160 shops and dozens of restaurants, offers an array of activities and events plus a chance to see spectacular sunsets. Take your views to new heights on the 180-foot-tall Capital Wheel, an unexpected way to soar above the metro area. WOMAN™ Lasso of Truth is an extreme swing ride providing breathtaking aerial views of the area landscape. Frederick Enjoy Live Entertainment at Strathmore The 2,000-seat concert hall in Bethesda brings world-class performances by major national artists including folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes and classical music. Intimate shows are also performed in the mansion and the nearby AMP by Strathmore. MONTGOMERY Rockville Washington DC Upper Marlboro Sample the World’s Cuisines in Wheaton Travel from Asia to Africa, Europe to the Middle East and Central America, and all the way back to the United States with authentic pupusas, dim sum, falafel, ramen, gyros, cannolis, pad thai, sushi and world-class burgers, all within a few blocks in Wheaton. PRINCE GEORGE’S Experience Wonder at Six Flags America With more than 100 exciting rides, games, shows and attractions including Hurricane Harbor water park, this theme park is a must do. New this year: the Galactic Attack Virtual Reality coaster immerses riders in a fighter spaceship cockpit, and the WONDER Discover Historic Covered Bridges Northern Frederick County is home to three covered bridges: Utica Mills, Loy’s Station and Roddy Road. Take a hike, ride a bike, relax with a picnic or go fishing while you explore the natural beauty of these historic landmarks. Explore Civil War Heritage The battlegrounds of Monocacy and South Mountain, and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine—which includes a former army hospital and a variety of exhibits and educational programs—bring the region’s wartime history to life. Travel a Civil War Trail to experience the landscape through the eyes of citizens and soldiers. dining and entertainment options. Attend a live concert in the state-of-the-art theater and pamper yourself with an overnight stay in one of the elegant hotel suites. Head Back to School College Park is a quintessential college town. A variety of restaurants, coffee houses, local and regional theaters, galleries and entertainment venues span three miles along Baltimore and Rhode Island avenues in neighboring Hyattsville in the Gateway Arts District. See History at the Surratt House Museum The 1852 farm home of the Surratt family was the first stop on John Wilkes Booth’s escape from Washington following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Tour the historic property and learn about the fascinating history of the 19th-century political conspiracy. Tour a Distillery McClintock Distilling offers tours and tastings of hand-distilled craft spirits in a beautifully renovated tasting room in Downtown Frederick. Hurricane Harbor Water Park at Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro YELP’S TOP DINING DESTINATIONS IN THE CAPITAL REGION Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine, Bethesda Highly rated Indian restaurant with a popular buffet worthy of Indian food snobs. Traditional Greek fare with a serious following. Succotash, National Harbor Southern American dishes like Chicken and Waffles and Fried Green Tomatoes with a family-style feel. This lavish resort casino features 3,600 slots, 140 table games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; and thoughtfully crafted 58 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 PHOTO: SIX FLAGS AMERICA Analia’s Café, Frederick Find Top Gaming and Entertainment at MGM National Harbor Explore Maryland’s Underground Railroad Stories Visit the stone barn exhibits at Woodlawn Cultural Park where echoes of the past tell the story of a bustling farm, its community, and those who made a bold bid for freedom on the Underground Railroad.
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